Board Chair Farrah Pruitt called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

All agreed.

The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency

Order #897 - Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #898 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

I move that the Board authorize legal counsel, Claycomb Law Office, PLLC, to take any and all necessary actions to represent and defend the LaRue County Board of Education in litigation pending in LaRue Circuit Court. This authorization includes, but is not limited to, filing any responsive pleadings, counterclaims, and cross-claims, and to pursue or defend any appeals or related proceedings arising from this matter, as counsel deems necessary to protect the Board's legal and financial interests and ensure compliance with Kentucky law.

Order #899 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to authorize legal counsel, Claycomb Law Office, PLLC, to take any and all necessary actions to represent and defend the LaRue County Board of Education in litigation pending in LaRue Circuit Court - this authorization includes, but is not limited to, filing any responsive pleadings, counterclaims, and cross-claims, and to pursue or defend any appeals or related proceedings arising from this matter, as counsel deems necessary to protect the Board's legal and financial interests and ensure compliance with Kentucky law, passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education

Order #900 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.